Crime & Safety

Police Looking for Two in Backpack Armed Robbery

Teen reported he was assaulted by two unknown men.

Prince William County Police are on the lookout for two Hispanic males that allegedly took a teen's backpack on Sept. 8. 

A 16-year-old Manassas male told police that he was walking in the 7800 block of Garner Drive when he was approached by two unknown men.

"One of the men displayed a knife while the other assaulted the victim," said a Prince William County Police press release. "The men took the victim's backpack before fleeing on foot." 

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Police responded to Garner Drive at 1:35 a.m. on Sept. 8. The teen reported minor injuries. 

Both men are said to be between 17 and 20 years old, according to police reports. 

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Police reports said the men are between 5-foot-10 to 6-feet-tall of medium build. 


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